What do you think is going to happen to the pro lite class next year

[ProLite13]

Originally Posted by JSPEST

Good question on the sponsors! I can't find anything! Looks like the jimmy stephensen program will be shut down after primm...

I'm sorry I can't resist.

This is total Bull Sh-it IMO. Your kidding right. Aren't you in the hunt for rookie of the year and running up front just like Garrit Wallace was?

Am I the only one that thinks that if nothing else the rookie of the year and a front runner in the prolite class should be able to find funding to continue up the ladder?

This is exactly what I'm talking about in the what if thread going on right now.

Originally Posted by corracingnut

ok two questions why dont sponsers see that pro lites are the most exciting races and who are the guys in the class that are going to move up after losing kinkaid and naughton and hord

1) And the answer is ....... EXPOSURE or lack there of. 2) Who knows who will be around to move up.

Originally Posted by corracingnut

Anyone have any thoughts on whats gonna happen to this class next year

The guys that emptied their wallets this year will sell their stuff to some new guys that have not emptied their wallets yet, and the same process will repeat itself over again just like the last 40 years in this sport.

I will tell you what should happen is the promoters should take a long hard look at how they are promoting this sport and make the necessary changes to correct what is wrong.

DP

[Volkspower Racing]

I think Chuck Cheek is going to clean house next year in U lite!

[GunnSlinger]

Originally Posted by JSPEST

Good question on the sponsors! I can't find anything! Looks like the jimmy stephensen program will be shut down after primm...

i really hope your joking..... not that im anybody but i have some insight that might help you if you are serious. pm me if you are.

Originally Posted by Volkspower Racing

I think Chuck Cheek is going to clean house next year in U lite!

.... does chuck know about this?? LOL

[corracingnut]

Jimmy what about leroy and your third truck?? You shut down and there goes a fourth of the field?????!!!!

[jonpfive]

I heard TORC wants to make Pro-Lites run a crate V8 with an automatic...

I really hope this is not the case. I have always been of the mindset that "real" racecars run a manual gearbox. I love the feeling of being connected to the vehicle that you get with it, not to mention the vast tuning options you get with gearing.

As far as the sponsorship/exposure debate goes, that's a whole other can of worms. Too many classes, not enough sponsors, not enough exposure. I like the idea that Steve Naughton has brought up a hundred times before of dropping Pro-4. As killer as the trucks are, it dilutes the possible field that we could have if there was only Pro-2 and Pro-Lite. Pro-2 could then be the premier class, Pro-Lite the entry pro class. Picture the additional exposure that could be had if the TV slots only covered the 2 classes. More exposure=more opportunity for sponsor dollars.

[ryant35]

Originally Posted by GunnSlinger

.... does chuck know about this?? LOL

It's been hinted a few times, and he hasn't denied anything...

[JSPEST]

Yes all 3 trucks will be shut down after primm. We have spent our wad!

[corracingnut]

well thats disapointing you guys ran a first class operation all year the best in pro lites that i could tell. you have been consistently at the top all year and without a few malfuntions would not only be rookie of the year but would be in the overall title hunt and leroy is the most improved driver in the class i think and was running close to the leaders till he spun out in az. makes me wonder again if i should jump into this class next year. at this rate it could be racing with jethro and my cousin bobby..... lol

any thoughts from use guys???

[corracingnut]

Come on guys am I stupid for thinking about putting my lifesavings into a truck and series that isn't producing sponsers and I've been told it cost min 10k per race weekend.... The crate motor and trainy might be the only way I can afford it. Seems like if u run a nice program it'd cost almost as much as a pro-2??

[ProLite13]

Unless some changes are made I don't think it really matters if it's Pro-2 or Pro-lite at this point.

The Pro-2 guys started with more money to begin with it's all relative.

If you are serious about taking your life savings and throwing it down for the fun factor alone then do it, otherwise put it in your safe and hold your cards for a bit longer.

DP